Good morning, Lafayette.

Franciscan Health Lafayette East hosts its 11th Annual Race for Kids 5K/10K Run/Walk and Healthy Family Fun Fair this Saturday.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and events run through the morning (10K race, Kiddie Fun Run, and 5K walk) with funds benefiting the NICU and pediatric therapy programs.

West Lafayette will debut its Griffin Performance Pavilion on June 26 at Cason Family Park.

The celebration will feature live music, food trucks + yard games with remarks from Mayor Erin Easter and officials during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Tippecanoe Public Library's Wyandotte branch invites readers to share stories with service dogs every Wednesday in June from 4-5 p.m. The event helps children improve reading skills while getting dogs comfortable with people.

McCutcheon senior Kamarion Ayres missed a required email that led to a failing grade but completed a new credit recovery program and will walk at his graduation ceremony Sunday at McCutcheon High School (an unusual solution accepted by officials after his family and a reporter raised concerns).

Indiana residents can fish in public waters without a license and trout/salmon stamp on June 6-7 (bag and size limits remain in effect).

Governor Braun extended Indiana’s gas tax holiday through July 7.

The suspension of the Gasoline Usage Tax (26.5 cents) and Gasoline Excise Tax (36 cents) saves drivers over 62 cents per gallon at the pump.

Indiana teens will be eligible for a driver's license on their 16th birthday starting July 1 after Gov. Mike Braun signed a law on March 12 lowering the minimum age.

License seekers still must pass the written, vision and driving tests and complete a learner's permit period and driver’s ed.

Ivy Tech Journal & Courier hosts a high school Athlete of the Week vote featuring standout postseason performances in baseball, softball and track from May 25 to June 2.

Readers may cast unlimited votes until Sunday at noon with winners announced Monday morning.

Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski (10 years leading the athletic department) is set to retire on Dec.

31, prompting a search for a new leader to steer the athletic program into the next era.

Purdue football strengthened its defensive plans by adding 2027 edge rusher Owen Roberts on June 3.

The three-star prospect from York High School (near Chicago) joins defensive teammate Ethan Reyna as the team works to boost its pass rush.

Midwest Women's Bowling Tournament

All day — Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl — Various entry fees — Compete in exciting bowling matches at the Midwest Women's Tournament.

2026 Cancer Survivor Tea: Wicked For Good

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Art Museum of Greater Lafayette — Free entry — Celebrate life, love, and resilience in a regal afternoon tea setting.

Franciscan Alliance: Working Well

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette — Free entry — Hear insights from Alex Heaton about workplace wellness initiatives.

Plant Bingo Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — $25.00 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with plants and prizes.

Out Of The Box Theatre Camp

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Grant's House & Civic Theatre — Free programming — A unique theatre camp offering creative performance opportunities for students with diverse learning needs.

Crossroads Cars & Coffee

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Crossroads Foundation Repair — Free admission — Experience a fun-filled community morning with cool cars, great food, and activities for kids while supporting a good cause.